Red Ribbon week is always celebrated in the last week of October. The celebration originated in 1985 to honor Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, an Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in Mexico. In honor of Kiki’s memory, friends and neighbors wore red ribbons. The ribbons represented his fight against illegal drugs and eventually became a symbol for parents and teachers advocating a drug-free life.
Today, schools across the country participate in Kiki’s memory, encouraging children to be Drug Free. Each year, the National Red Ribbon Week organization chooses a student’s submission to represent the year's mantra. The 2021 campaign, “Drug Free Looks Like Me,” was created by 7th grader Marin Wurst from Ohio.
Between Oct 23-31, Marshfield schools celebrated Red Ribbon week with fun themes to commemorate each day.
Monday - Hats Off To Being Drug & Bully Free (Hat Day)
Twin-Twin Tuesday - Encourage Your Friends To Be Drug & Bully Free (Twin With A Friend)
Wednesday - Orange You Glad To Be Drug & Bully Free (Wear Orange)
Thursday - Turn Your Back on Drugs & Bullying (Wear Clothes Backwards or Inside Out)
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